The University of Windsor has been, and continues to work hard to partner with universities from around the world! An exchange is a wonderful opportunity for you to try something new and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. There are countless options available so take the time to consider all of the exciting destinations currently available!
When reviewing the destinations and choosing your top three schools please remember to consider the number of spots available at that school, which can be found in the right-hand column of each section.
*Not all destinations are available every year or every semester, please consult this list to see what options you can consider.
South Africa
* Please contact the Exchange Office before applying
NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2022-2023 (waiting for agreement to be renewed)
Single semester exchange available starting in the FALL semester
Single or double semester exchange available starting in the WINTER semester
Students wanting to go for TWO semesters - should consider going for the Winter semester as their school year starts in Feb.
Spaces available = Not available for 2022-2023 (waing for agreement to be renewed)
Brazil
University of Brasilia
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI)
** Portuguese language abilityes are required or a strong desire to learn Portuguese.
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- Brasilia: Please contact the Exchange Office
- UNESP: Please contact the Exchange Office
- UNIFEI: TBA
Chile
Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)
* Students wanting to go for TWO semesters - should consider applying to start in the Winter semester as their school year starts in +/- late Feb.
Good Spanish Language abilities are required
Single semester exchange available for FALL
Single or double semester exchange available for WINTER
Spaces available for Winter 2023: 2-3 spaces
Mexico
Instruction will be in Spanish and good language abilities are expected.
Spaces available for Winter 2023: 2-3 spaces
*a FREE summer language program is also offered for UWindsor students - contact the exchange office for more information
China
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (on hold)
Beijing Information Science & Technology University (BISTU)
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)
OJS - also offeres Summer Language and Culture Programs. These applications are due by 04 Feb 2022 (in the UWindsor Exchange Office)
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- OJS - 2-3 spaces (on hold for 2022-2023)
- HKPoly - on hold pending agreement renewal
- Yunnan: TBA
- BISTU: * Please contact the Exchange Office
- BIT: * Please contact the Exchange Office
- Henan - on hold pending agreement renewal
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Ontario-Jiangsu Student Exchange Program (OJS) - on hold for 2022-2023. Applications for 2023-2024 will be due by Jan. 10, 2023
India
Ontario - India Program (OIN) - on hold for 2022-2023
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The OIN Program also offers Summer Programs and opportunities. - These applications for Summer 2023 will be due by 01 Feb 2023 (in the UWindsor Exchange Office)
Ontario India Exchange Program (OIN) - - on hold for 2022-2023.
Application for 2023-2024 (fall or winter) will be due by Jan. 10, 2023
OIN available = 2-4 spaces
Japan
Akita International University (AIU)
International Christian University (ICU)
*Both schools require a cumulative average of 75% (or better)
Both schools offer classes taught in English.
AIU - Single or double semester exchange available for Business or International Relations students (international politics).
ICU - only possible to go for double semester exchange (starting in the Fall semester)
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- AIU: 1-2 spaces
- ICU: only available for the full year (starting in September)
South Korea
Ewha Woman's University (also available to male students)
Single or double semester exchange options available
Classes taught in English are available
Spaces available for Winter 2023: 1-2 spaces
Taiwan
NTSU only works for HK students.
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- NTSU: 2 spaces
- NCCU: 2 speace
Belgium
KU Leuven (primarily for HK students)
Institut des Hautes Etudes des Communications Sociales (IHECS) (primarily for CMF students)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- KU Leuven: 1-2 spaces
- IHECS: 3-4 spaces
- VUB: 1-2 spaces
France
Taught in French
Ontario Rhône-Alpes Exchange (ORA)
Université Jean Monnet (St. Etienne) * currently on hold pending agreement renewal
With classes available in English
With 'some' classes available in English
Université François-Rabelais (Tours)
Université Jean Moulin (Lyon 3)
*In the FALL semester preference will be given to Law students at Lyon 3
Unless otherwise indicated, instruction will be in French and good language ability is expected
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- ORA - not available for a Winter application
- Tours: 1-2 spaces
- Lyon 3: 1-2 spaces
- ESTACA: 2-4 spaces
- St. Etienne: (* on hold pending agreement renewal)
With Classes Available in English:
- NEOMA Business School: 3-4 spaces
- EM Strasbourg Business School: 1-2 spaces
- Tours and Lyon3 have a very limited number of English taught classes
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Ontario Rhône-Alpes (ORA) Exchange Program (ORA) - Single or double semester exchange (Fall and/or Winter) options are available for 2022-2023 but all applications are due by Jan. 10, 2023
Applications for the Summer Langage Program are due by Jan 15 2023 (in the UWindsor Exchange Office)
Germany
Unless otherwise indicated, instruction will be in German and good language abilities are expected.
Semester start/end dates for most German universities are later than at UWindsor (except Mannheim)
In Germany, the second semester is called 'Summer Semester' and usually does not start until late Feb. or March.
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- Mannheim: 2-4 spaces
- OBW: not available for a Winter application
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Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Exchange Program (OBW) - full year or single semester exchange (Fall and/or Winter) options are available for 2022-2023 but all applications are due by Jan. 10, 2022.
Applications for the International Lake Constance Summer School program are due by 04 Feb. 2022 (in the UWindsor Exchange Office)
Italy
Classes will be taught in Italian and good language abilities are expected
Spaces available for Winter 2023: 1-3 spaces
The Netherlands
Classes taught in English are available
Single or Double semester exchange (Fall and/or Winter) options are available. For a single semester exchange, it is 'better' to go in the Winter semester
Spaces available for Winter 2023: 2-4 spaces
Spain
Universidad Públicca de Navarra - * currently on hold (not available)
Instruction will be in Spanish and good language abilities are required.
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- Valladolid: 1-2 spaces
Sweden
Jönköping University
- Business (MBA & Undergrad)
- Engineering
- Health Science
- Communication and Education
Single or double semesters options are available
Classes in English are available
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- Karlstad: 3-4 spaces
- Jönköping Business: 2-4 spaces
- Jönköping Engineering: 3-4 spaces
- Jönköping Comm. & Education: 2-4 spaces
- Jönköping Health: not available for winter applications
Switzerland
Classes taught in English are available for Law (in Fall) and in Political Science, otherwise, German language ability is expected.
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- Lucerne: not available for winter applications
United Kingdom
For 1 or 2 semesters:
Manchester Metropolitan University
Going for 2 semesters works better academically at:
(1 semester migth be possible but with very limited options)
Spaces available for Winter 2023:
- Essex: 2-3 spaces
- Keele: 2-3 spaces
- Hertfordshire: 2-4 spaces
- Leicester: 2-3 spaces
- Southampton: 1-2 spaces
- Derby: 2 spaces
- Plymouth: 2-3 spaces
- Swansea: 1-2 spaces
- MMU: 3-4 spaces
- Bangor: not available for winter applications
- Kingston: not available for winter applications
** full year exchanges (2 semester) work best at these schools
Australia
Central Queensland University (CQU)
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
These destinations will normally only be available for Winter semester (Single semester only)
Spaces available for Winter 2023 (none for Fall 2022):
- CQU: 1 spaces
- Deakin: 1-2 (first preference for spaces will go to HK students)
- UTAS: 1 space
- La Trobe: 1-2 spaces
(first preference for spaces will go to Nursing students) - USC: * Please contact the Exchange Office
*Spaces at all Australian destinations are limited, and only serious Academic applications will be considered
New Zealand
These destinations will normally only be available for Winter semester (Single semester only)
Winter 2023: 1-2 spaces
*Spaces at all the New Zealand destinations are very limited, only serious Academic applications will be considered.